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title: Perimeter81 - How do I link my account?
sidebarTitle: Perimeter81
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# Overview

To authenticate with Perimeter81, you need one key piece of information:
1. **API Key** - Your Perimeter81 API Key


This guide will walk you through finding or creating those credentials within Perimeter81.


### Prerequisites:

- You must set up an Enterprise account with Perimeter81.


#### Step 1: Finding Your Perimeter81 Domain and Perimeter81 API Key
1. First, sign in to your Harmony SASE Admin Console with either the Admin or Manager role and navigate to **Settings** -> **API Support**

<img src="/integrations/all/perimeter81/prm-1.png" />

2. At the top right corner, click **+Generate New Key**


3. Enter the following details:
- **Key Name** - Write a logical name to help you identify the Key later.
- **Expiration Date** - Select a date for the Access Token to expire. Any API requests done after this date will be denied.
- **Key Permissions** - Choose which Actions will be possible using this specific API Key.

<img src="/integrations/all/perimeter81/prm-2.png" />


4. Once you have created your key, click the eye icon (👁) to reveal the Key.

<img src="/integrations/all/perimeter81/prm-3.png" />

Note: Securely copy and store your API key.


#### Step 2: Connect Your Perimeter81 Account


To authenticate using your API credentials, navigate to the Perimeter81 authentication form.
Enter your credentials as follows:
- Domain: Your permiter81 domain (one of `perimeter81.com` for US and `eu.sase.checkpoint.com` for EU)
- API Key: Your API key

<img src="/integrations/all/perimeter81/form.png" style={{maxWidth: "450px" }}/>

Click "Connect" to complete the authentication.
